New Jersey is bracing for its first significant snowfall of the season this weekend. A winter storm is projected to move into the region from the west late Saturday, extending into early Sunday afternoon. The estimated snowfall varies from one to four inches, with certain areas potentially receiving up to five inches.
N.J. Weekend Weather: Snowfall Forecast and County Alerts
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for 16 out of 21 counties in New Jersey. These alerts will be in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Local forecasts anticipate slick and hazardous road conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
County-Specific Snowfall Predictions
Predictable snowfall amounts across New Jersey include:
- Atlantic County: 2 to 3 inches
- Bergen County: 2 to 3 inches
- Burlington County: 3 to 5 inches
- Camden County: 3 to 4 inches
- Cape May County: 1 to 2 inches
- Cumberland County: 3 to 4 inches
- Essex County: 2 to 4 inches
- Gloucester County: 2 to 4 inches
- Hudson County: 2 to 4 inches
- Hunterdon County: 2 to 4 inches
- Mercer County: 3 to 4 inches
- Middlesex County: 3 to 4 inches
- Monmouth County: 3 to 5 inches
- Morris County: 2 to 3 inches
- Ocean County: 3 to 5 inches
- Passaic County: 2 to 3 inches
- Salem County: 2 to 4 inches
- Somerset County: 1 to 4 inches
- Sussex County: 1 to 2 inches
- Union County: 2 to 4 inches
- Warren County: 1 to 2 inches
The counties lacking winter weather advisories are Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren. Interestingly, these areas typically experience the most snowfall.
Additional Weather Forecast
The storm may begin with light rain or a mix of rain and snow, especially near and southeast of Interstate 95. Snowfall intensity may increase early Sunday morning.
Temperatures will plummet this weekend. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the upper teens to low 20s on Friday. Nighttime Saturday temperatures may reach the mid- to upper 20s, then dip back into the teens on Sunday night.
An Arctic front will hit on Sunday afternoon, bringing gusty winds of 25 to 30 mph. These gusts could result in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility for drivers across the state.
